Apply for event subsidy

Evenementensubsidie aanvragen Evenement in 2027? Vraag dan evenementensubsidie aan. Organiseer jij een evenement in Den Helder, Julianadorp of Huisduinen in 2027? Dan kom je mogelijk in aanmerking voor evenementensubsidie via de gemeente Den Helder. Je kan deze subsidie aanvragen van 1 september tot en met 30 september 2026. De gemeente Den Helder ondersteunt graag evenementen […]

Linde and Maartje discover the sand sculptures of Julianadorp

Laura and her family at the sand sculptures at Zee van Tijd

Linde en Maartje ontdekken de zandsculpturen van Julianadorp Volg ons op social: Voor een leuk gezinsuitje hoef je soms helemaal niet ver weg. Linde van 7 en Maartje van 5 stapten samen met hun ouders op de fiets voor een tocht langs de zandsculpturen van Julianadorp. Van de ene kant van het dorp naar de […]

Sunday Jutterhaven Days

Street theatre festival during the Jutterhaven Days

Sunday during the Jutterhavendagen Follow us on social media: Music, market, and street theater in the city center A pleasant Sunday On Sunday, the atmosphere shifts even more towards the city center. The Shantykorenfestival brings sea songs to various locations throughout the city, and during the Sunday market you can stroll past stalls or a terrace […]

Saturday Jutterhaven Days

Flyboarder during the Jutterhaven Days

Saturday during the Jutterhavendagen Follow us on social media: Ships, children's activities, and plenty of atmosphere at Willemsoord The Saturday of the Jutterhavendagen On Saturday, there is plenty to experience all afternoon at Willemsoord, in the Museum Harbour, and in the city centre. Stroll past museum ships and former navy vessels, watch traditional crafts, or let […]

Friday evening Jutterhaven Days

Drive-in cinema during the Jutterhaven Days

Friday evening during the Jutterhavendagen Follow us on social media: Festive start on the water Friday evening marks the start of the Jutterhavendagen and is entirely dedicated to the water. In the Museum Harbour, the weekend begins with a festive opening and the Music Boat Serenade. This is followed by the Drive-in Cinema at Stoom, […]

Summer Highlights

Den Helder beaches have regained the Blue Flag

Summer days with sea, dunes, and events Follow us on social media: A season where nature, sea, and space come together Let yourself be surprised by summer Den Helder In the summer, Den Helder is buzzing with color, energy, and events. The long days, the sea, the dunes, and the beach make the city ideal […]

Cycling past the sand sculptures in Julianadorp

Ambassador Peter Dunselman cycling past the sand sculptures

Cycling past the sand sculptures in Julianadorp Follow us on social media: A route that makes you see things differently Surprised again on the bike For Peter Dunselman, a round trip past the sand sculptures in Julianadorp became more than just a fun route. Together with Kirsti, he got on his bike and rediscovered how much beauty […]

The Most Beautiful Viewpoints of Den Helder

View from the Helderse Valley observation tower

The highlights of Den Helder The most beautiful viewpoints Climb a dune or walk into a tower and Den Helder immediately looks different. From a height, it truly becomes apparent how sea, dunes, nature, and history blend into one another. One spot lets you look out over the beach and sea, another over birds, dunes […]

Spring Highlights

Bulb walk in Julianadorp

Spring between sea, dunes, and tulip fields Follow us on social media: A season where nature, sea, and space come together Discover how spring adds color to Den Helder In spring, Den Helder reveals a surprisingly colorful side. The days grow longer, the light softens, and nature comes […]

Winter Highlights

Winter photo of Willemsoord

Winter Highlights Follow us on social media: Don't let the cold or rain stop you Discover the best winter outings in Den Helder Winter in Den Helder boring? On the contrary! Even when it's bleak outside, there is plenty to do in this rugged port city. Put on your coat for a crisp walk along […]

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